Ice Hockey
NHL’s Coyotes hit by fresh blow as ASU exits arena project
The long-term future of the Arizona Coyotes has again been called into question after Arizona State University (ASU) exited a deal to develop a new arena for its sports teams and the NHL ice hockey franchise.
NHL lining up games in Sweden, China – report
The NHL North American ice hockey league is set to return to staging overseas games by hosting events in Sweden and China next season, according to TSN.
Gangneung to host 2018 Paralympic Games dress rehearsal
Gangneung in South Korea will host this year’s Para Ice Hockey World Championships, which will serve as a test event ahead of the 2018 Paralympic winter Games in Pyeongchang.
New logo | Social video insights about the Juventus rebrand
Simon Bibby, head of research, and Michael Litman, CEO of Burst Insights use video analytics to gauge the success of Juventus FC's recent rebrand on social media
NHL curbing its enthusiasm for Olympics, jersey sponsorship
Senior officials from the NHL have said the North American ice hockey league is likely to pass on participating in the 2018 winter Olympic Games unless there is major movement in talks, while the prospect of introducing jersey sponsorship has also been dismissed.
Category creators | The new partners boosting US Major League revenues
Andy Fry looks at the new brands and new categories bringing fresh strategies to sponsoring the US major leagues.
Two bids to contest rights to 2021 IIHF World Championship
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) has announced that Finland has applied to host its 2021 Men’s World Championship and will face competition from a joint bid by Belarus and Latvia.
Ask the experts | What are the opportunities and threats for the US Major Leagues?
Kevin Roberts asks a series of sports industry experts about the global outlooks of the 'big four' established major leagues in the US.
CASE STUDY | Ice Hockey World Championship
In-depth analysis of the Infront Sports & Media-led video social media strategy for the Ice Hockey World Championship.
China earmarked for NHL games
North American ice hockey league the NHL is targeting regular-season games in China as it seeks to raise its profile in the Asian market.
IIHF chief expects NHL Olympic decision by end of January
Rene Fasel, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF), has said that he expects North America’s National Hockey League (NHL) to make a decision as to whether to allow its players to compete at the 2018 winter Olympic Games by the end of the month.
NHL to fight ruling on name for new expansion franchise
North American ice hockey league the NHL has said it will fight against a ruling from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) denying a trademark application for its new expansion franchise in Las Vegas.
NHLPA rejects league’s offer of CBA pact for Olympic participation
The NHL Players Association (NHLPA), the representative body for players in North America’s National Hockey League (NHL), has rejected a proposal from the league that would allow players to compete at the 2018 winter Olympic Games in exchange for an extension to the current collective bargaining agreement in place between the two entities.
Vancouver, Victoria to host 2019 IIHF World Junior Championship
The Canadian province of British Columbia has been awarded hosting rights to the 2019 edition of the International Ice Hockey Federation’s (IIHF) World Junior Championship.
NHL’s Vegas expansion franchise gains its identity
The NHL ice hockey league’s new expansion franchise in Las Vegas has revealed that it will be known as the Vegas Golden Knights.
NHL’s Coyotes unveil plans for new arena
The Arizona Coyotes NHL ice hockey franchise has announced plans to build a new arena in a move that could ease fears over the team’s future direction.
Gretzky rejoins NHL’s Oilers in front office role
Ice hockey legend Wayne Gretzky has returned to his former club, the Edmonton Oilers, after being unveiled as a partner and vice-chairman of the National Hockey League franchise’s parent company, Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG).
Austria’s Eishockey Liga partners with Sportradar
Sports data and betting-related services company Sportradar has agreed a two-year partnership with the Eishockey Liga, the top division of ice hockey in Austria.